What is a bank statement , aside from a piece of paper showing how much money you have ? In short, it is a snapshot of your banking activity during a specific time frame , typically a month , according towww . gobankingrates . com .Most banks send a copy of your bank statement by mail or through online paperless statements for review each month — and many people don ’ t pay attention to theirs .Here are eight reasons why you should start reviewing your bank statement each month and stop ignoring it now.1 . Applying for a mortgage loan: When you are applying for a mortgage , you will have to submit a copy of your bank statement to verify your income . Mortgage lenders take your income and credit score into consideration when determining whether to approve you for a loan and what interest rate you will get.Your bank statements show how much income you have , how stable it is and where it comes from . All this information will give lenders a good idea of what kind of borrower you are .2 . Filing your taxes : If you claim itemised deductions on your taxes , you need a record of how much you spent and on what. If you don ’ t have itemised receipts for every purchase, your bank statements and credit card statements can serve as backup . You don ’ t need to submit receipts or bank statements when you file, but if you get audited, you ’ ll be happy you have them.3 . Disputing a credit report: It is your responsibility to fix any errors on your credit report . To dispute a credit report error , you will have to contact the credit reporting bureaus and your creditor — and provide details about the error . To support your claim , you might need to provide copies of your bank statement , which would show payments that perhaps were not reported .4 . Applying for a car loan:Whether you are applying for dealer financing or a car loan through a third - party lender, you will need to provide proof of income . Although your recent pay stub is an option, your bank statement can also prove you have sufficient , steady income . If you are self - employed and applying for a car loan , a lender might require you to provide three months’ worth of bank statements .5 . Creating a budget : One of the best things you can do for your financial future is to create a budget and stick to it. Referring to your bank statement to see your spending history can help you plan and track your budget .6 . Qualifying for medical programme : Government programmes especially in developed countries offer medical coverage for disabled , elderly and low -income individuals . This idea is being introduced in Nigeria as well. Because this is an income - based programme, there are limits on how much you can earn and remain eligible for coverage . To qualify for this coverage , you will need to submit your bank statements .7 . Filing for divorce : When you file for divorce , you must turn over documentation that lists your shared and individual assets . Couples often have disputes over assets during divorce proceedings ; your bank statement is a good way to show your current financial status .8 . Refuting a transaction: If you don ’ t review your bank statements you might not notice unauthorised charges or transactions — and you could end up paying for them. For instance , you could see a cheque that was cashed on your account that you don ’ t remember writing . Should that happen, your bank statement would show the cheque image with your signature on it , which could serve as proof of fraud if it is a false signature .Although your bank statement might seem like an unnecessary piece of paper — or virtual document — it can be useful in many situations . Not only can it help you make sure your account balance and transactions are accurate , it can serve as proof of income , so carefully review yours every month . If you don ’ t know how to get a bank statement , contact your financial institution for help .punchng.com/eight-reasons-to-regularly-review-your-bank-statement/CC:mynd44,lalasticlala

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Hey, most of these reasons na Oyinbo land.Here U check to know if all these banks have been skewing Ur small change in the name of SMS charges or Post stamp charges. Just like the over 1k my bank deducted. I complained them start to speak long English, mtchew.

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This is important. Presently am having an issue. Normally I hate looking at how much i have in my account because most of what I do is debit and the money keeps sinking and sinking. But thank God I don't delete those alert text from my phone. Yesterday I saw the money in my account and I was dumbfounded because I have been getting credit alert this time more often than before. I scrolled up and I was seeing the credit this debit that and then low and behold I saw that my money was reduced without any reason. They didn't give the reason if it was debit or what why the amount was reduced. Nothing. And the reduction in the account is not even with a small amount. Am a damn student, I know how much I can withdraw. I can't withdraw such huge amount at a go. Am heading to the bank today..........I noticed this reduction in my bank account happened second of July this year. If I was concerned bout my bank statement I would have observed this since but I never did because I hate the sight of debit and seeing that my money is about to finish. So I join the Op to advise all to go thru all these things.